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James Roberts (c. 1800-67)

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855 drawn 1855

33.0 x 45.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920055

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855

James Roberts (c. 1800-67)

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855 drawn 1855

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The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855

James Roberts (c. 1800-67)

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855 drawn 1855

©

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855

James Roberts (c. 1800-67)

The Queen visiting Covent Garden with the Emperor and Empress of the French, 19 April 1855 drawn 1855

©

Description

DM 4661: the imperial and royal party in their box. The Empress wears white with emerald and diamond diadem and jewels; the Queen wears blue and gold, with diamond diadem and large Indian rubies. Obscurely signed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection James Roberts (c. 1800-67)
(artist)

After
Search the collection Louis Haghe (1806-85)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Search the collection Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-73)

Search the collection Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

33.0 x 45.6 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Covent Garden [London]
Geography
Travels & exploration
Royal visits & tours
History
Social history
References

Other number(s)

RL 20055

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4661

HMD : Haswell Miller, A.E., & Dawnay, N.P., 1970. Military Drawings and Paintings in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen, London – HMD 2281/3

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